2 Kings 19:17 asv — Of a truth, Jehovah, the kings of Assyria have laid waste the nations and their lands,

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"Of a truth, Jehovah, the kings of Assyria have laid waste the nations and their lands, "

— 2 Kings 19:17, American Standard Version

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2 Kings 19 — Context

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And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it; and Hezekiah went up unto the house of Jehovah, and spread it before Jehovah.

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And Hezekiah prayed before Jehovah, and said, O Jehovah, the God of Israel, that sittest above the cherubim, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.

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Incline thine ear, O Jehovah, and hear; open thine eyes, O Jehovah, and see; and hear the words of Sennacherib, wherewith he hath sent him to defy the living God.

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Of a truth, Jehovah, the kings of Assyria have laid waste the nations and their lands,

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and have cast their gods into the fire; for they were no gods, but the work of men’s hands, wood and stone; therefore they have destroyed them.

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Now therefore, O Jehovah our God, save thou us, I beseech thee, out of his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou Jehovah art God alone.

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Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria, I have heard thee.

2 Kings 19:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 19:17 say?
2 Kings 19:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “Of a truth, Jehovah, the kings of Assyria have laid waste the nations and their lands, ”
Where is 2 Kings 19:17 in the Bible?
2 Kings 19:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 19, verse 17.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 19:17.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 19:17 in?
2 Kings 19:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 19:17?
2 Kings 19:17 reads (ASV): “Of a truth, Jehovah, the kings of Assyria have laid waste the nations and their lands, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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